Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She holds a degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to outlets including MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Recognized for her in-depth reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, but health officials now report clear signs of a resurgence. Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia jumped by 47 per cent last year because vaccination rates fell, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report. Officials warn that global progress is slipping, with recent gains against infections and deaths beginning to erode. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people worldwide, mostly children under five. That number remains far below the 780,000 deaths recorded in 2000, yet the WHO stated that “every death from a disease that could be prevented with a…
Tourists entered the O Circuit without guidance because no rangers monitored the area and forecasts proved unreliable. Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia receives up to 300,000 visitors yearly, and many attempt its famous treks. On 17 November, a sudden blizzard struck the O Circuit and killed five trekkers while leaving dozens trapped in whiteout conditions for hours. The storm exposed long-standing concerns about safety practices in Patagonia’s parks, an issue that critics have raised repeatedly in recent years. How the Blizzard Overwhelmed the Group A group of about 30 international hikers left Los Perros campsite between 5 and…
Protesters drew attention to serious flaws in France’s response to domestic violence as new statistics emerged.Dozens of people filled central Paris on Tuesday night and condemned the surge in gender-based attacks while honouring victims.Seventy-eight-year-old activist Marie-Josée voiced deep concern as the crowd remembered five women killed last week by partners or former partners in France.The rally unfolded hours before the government received a major report urging sweeping reforms to the justice system’s handling of domestic abuse.Officials received the report on Tuesday, and it proposed testing a new magistrate role focused solely on cases involving violence within families.French media outlet Le…
Japan introduced a new strategy to guide tourists away from crowded cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. The Japan National Tourism Organisation and All Nippon Airways now offer free domestic flights across ANA’s entire regional network for UK and European travellers. This initiative runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and aims to push visitors toward lesser-known areas while easing pressure on major hotspots. The scheme forms part of the “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” programme, which allows eligible economy passengers to claim up to two free domestic flights when they book an international ticket by 31 January. Travellers can…
U.S. Airbnb stays are getting longer as digital nomads spend more time in the country. Research shows remote workers, sometimes called “slomads,” are making extended bookings. This trend is changing tourism patterns and boosting demand for long-term stays. The rise in long-term bookings benefits both hosts and local economies. Airbnb hosts see steadier income when guests stay for weeks or months. Extended stays also reduce turnover costs, such as cleaning and check-in management. Cities with popular coworking spaces and attractions are particularly attracting these travelers. Remote workers are choosing U.S. destinations that combine work and leisure. Cities like Miami, Austin,…
The UN climate summit failed to agree on a fossil-fuel phase-out plan, leaving the European Union increasingly isolated as global ambition declines.Delegates at COP30 in Belém approved a final text without any fossil-fuel exit path, provoking critics who labelled the outcome a moral failure and an empty deal.The United States withdrew from climate negotiations and created a political and financial void, while President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a con job.Countries dependent on fossil-fuel revenue, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, rejected every proposal that targeted a clear fossil-fuel phase-out.EU leaders threatened to reject the final text…
Moon’s precursor planet Theia vanished billions of years ago, leaving researchers without direct chemical clues.Astronomers in France, Germany and the United States analysed ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to track Theia’s birthplace.New findings suggest the long-lost planet formed much nearer to the Sun than many earlier theories proposed.Researchers now believe Theia emerged from the inner Solar System rather than a distant region.Scientists have long argued that Theia collided with early Earth about 4.5 billion years ago.Debris from that massive impact created the Moon and scattered Theia’s material across both worlds.Experts first explored this impact theory over 50 years ago using…
President Donald Trump met Zohran Mamdani on Friday and showed clear admiration for him.Mamdani had earlier called Trump’s administration authoritarian, yet he greeted the president warmly.Both men repeatedly stressed their shared mission to support New York rather than dwell on past disputes.Trump had previously branded Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job,” but he reversed course.He said he believed the democratic socialist would surprise conservative audiences.Mamdani stood beside him in the Oval Office during the comments.The encounter created strategic openings for both political figures.Mamdani gained the chance to speak directly with the president.Trump gained a platform to…
The European Commission launches infringement proceedings against Italy for using the golden power rule to block UniCredit’s attempted takeover of Banco BPM.Officials voice concern that the rule grants the government broad authority to review, halt, or condition transactions involving banks.They argue that the rule, though designed to protect national security, enables unjustified actions that restrict free establishment and capital movement in the single market.They also state that the measure interferes with the European Central Bank’s exclusive supervisory powers.Italy now faces a two-month deadline to address the issues raised by the Commission. Government Responds to Regulatory Concerns Italy’s economy minister Giancarlo…
A widespread power cut struck parts of Paris and Hauts-de-Seine on Thursday morning, affecting 55,000 homes.The outage shut down traffic lights and streetlights across several neighbourhoods.It also halted sections of the metro system and disrupted some suburban train lines.Enedis said the blackout lasted about five minutes before most areas regained electricity.A few thousand homes still face power issues as crews continue repairs. Cause Identified by Grid Operators Enedis reported that a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux triggered the outage.RTE oversees France’s high-voltage power transmission network and responded immediately to the failure.Technicians worked to stabilize the system and…
